FDA investigates radiation overexposure with CT brain perfusion imaging

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FDA investigates radiation overexposure with CT brain perfusion imaging

healthimaging.com

The FDA is conducting a safety investigation of radiation overexposures during perfusion CT imaging to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of stroke.

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Update: Cedars-Sinai explains CT perfusion radiation overexposure

healthimaging.com — “A computer-resetting error led to radiation overdoses of 206 patients who underwent CT brain perfusion scans at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles over the last 18 months, hospital officials said in a statement on Monday. This overexposure has led the FDA to commence a safety investigation into the procedure.View full resource at healthimaging.com

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CT Brain Perfusion Scans Safety Investigation: Initial Notification

fda.gov — “[UPDATED 12/07/2009] FDA identified at least 50 additional patients exposed to excess radiation; interim recommendations for imaging facilities provided.View full resource at fda.gov

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